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Frank Hopper
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Initially Posted - 02/11/2006 :  19:14:42  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I added two Atwood oscillating fans, they are plugged into DC outlets and hang from brackets so they are removable.



I also had a problem with my starboard AC outlet, it was reading 34 volts. I found the problem on the AC bussbar. Note the third one down, also look at the DC ground bussbar!



I found some bussbars on ebay. I only used one but I am ready now! I threw the old DC away and moved the location.


While I was redoing things I added the two DC outlets for the fans and added a new AC outlet in the Quarterberth, I use a lot of power in there with my air conditioner, Vornado fan, CPAP etc.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 02/11/2006 :  22:32:45  Show Profile
Nice work Frank, I like the back drop for the busbar picture.
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 02/11/2006 :  22:48:45  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
never realized how the fin keel stairs make that area seem more open.....
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 02/12/2006 :  06:16:29  Show Profile
Glad you found the problem Frank. That is a perfect example of why I don't use crimps on stranded wire. I solder my connections, that way I know they won't work loose.
Nice buss bars (barrier strips), are they phenolic or plastic? I really like those fans too.
Always a pleasure to see the projects you are working on!
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 02/12/2006 :  12:10:44  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Good catch on the bad crimp Frank, and very clear photos of it. And nice find on the Blue Sea bus bars. I like everything about Blue Sea Systems' stuff except the price tags!

For electrical terminations on my boat, I crimp, inspect, solder, wash off flux, inspect, then cover with heat shrink. so far, so good.

-- Leon Sisson
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 02/12/2006 :  12:41:49  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
I'll second that Leon, I'm looking for a Blue sea 8068 panel and haven't found one under 270. Some have had the backlighting pre installed with all 13 breakers, for 3 bu's but that is rare....
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IndyJim
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Response Posted - 02/12/2006 :  23:07:13  Show Profile
Frank,
Before I became a C-25 skipper, I only knew basic 12 DC volt theory. After re-wiring the entire boat, installing two new breaker panels, and a bunch additional 12 volt accessories, I feel like an expert. A couple of the lessons I learned: 1. Solder whenever possible. 2. Use shrink tubing to keep moisture out. 3. Wire ties are great! 4. You can't have too many buss bars. 5. And a lable gun will pay for itself down the road. When you have lots of electronic toys, you don't want to sweat electrical problems when you least expect them. Nice catch on the bad wire crimp!
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 02/13/2006 :  10:59:44  Show Profile
I use Ancor connectors and an Ancor crimper for my connections. I haven't soldered anything yet, and have not had a failure. Maybe I'm just lucky.
Don Casey has good instructions/suggestions on soldering on pages 54 and 55 of his great book, Sailboat Electrics Simplified.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/13/2006 :  11:53:10  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Duane Wolff</i>
<br />I'll second that Leon, I'm looking for a Blue sea 8068 panel and haven't found one under 270. Some have had the backlighting pre installed with all 13 breakers, for 3 bu's but that is rare....
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will this do?
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